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Any spider experts around?

spoon man

spoon man

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Jul 8, 2007
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Hey all I was in the shed the other day when i noticed a big assed spider in a large and strange looking web covering the window. I thought it looked kool and a bit odd to the other ones that did lived there so i took a few pics. If there are any spider experts out there i would appreciate any sort of ideas on what breed and type it is thanks.

Spoons
 

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In my expert opinion that looks like the kind I would figure out how to kill immediately. Those pictures are making me look for spiders around me!

Do you know what colors it is? That might help. It's covered enough it just looks "brown".
 
At first guess, Brown Recluse, hard to tell from silhouette.

How big is it?
Where do you live?
Can you get a flashed picture, preferably from the top?

BTW- if it is, be very careful. In many ways it's more dangerous than a Black Widow.
 
Thanks for the suggestions i've had a look I'm thinking its a Black House Spider but ever way tho when i first saw it i did poke it with a screwdriver then it lifted it's front legs up so i thought ill leave it alone and lock my self in the house :( wheres an ak-47 when you need 1 ????
 
Habitat - this spider spins a lacy, messy web and is prefers dry habitats in secluded locations. It is commonly found in window framing, under eaves, gutters, in brickwork, sheds, toilets and among rocks and bark. Electric lights attract their prey - moths, flies, mosquitoes and other insects.
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This is from the above mentioned link about black house spiders.
yikes!

It prefers dry places, but it will settle on the toilet just to scare the crap out of you.
 
Here's what you need to do:

  • Purchase some high grade gasoline at your local gas station (the higher the better).
  • Get some Styrofoam cups (preferably Dixie brand. What better for southern hospitality?)
  • Break the cups into pieces that are larger than most salamanders but a shade smaller than your average beagle turd.
  • Place the pieces into a jello mold container. Slowly add the gasoline. Allow time for the Styrofoam to dissolve. (Quoting bill cosby is recommended).
  • Acquire some phosphor matches.
  • Spread some fresh deer blood on your face. (No reason, just makes you look awesome).
  • Play your selection of choice from Hank Williams in the vicinity of the beast's lair (this will disorient him).
  • Light your mold 'o fun with a match and charge into the shack. Swearing is optional.
  • Chuck the flaming concoction on the unholy beast.
  • Leave quickly. Should it not succeed, the rage will cause the beast to overcome the disorientation from the music. Leave town, sell your kids and change your name (Idontkilldaspiders is not a recommended last name).
 
I live in Birmingham U.K I would try to get a better pic of the spider but the big B*****d looks like it's protecting a nest which i believe means there is another one near by and there is going to be more soon so if i get close it mite attack. I'm just going to set fire to the shed i think or set my cat onto it and then burn the shed down in fact i never liked that shed in the 1st place i did say it looks like a place where evil lurks. I'll try to get a better pic of it and i'll also get a pic of a normal shed spider but there don't seem to be any around since they moved in.....
 
chrmjenkins said:
Here's what you need to do:

  • Purchase some high grade gasoline at your local gas station (the higher the better).
  • Get some Styrofoam cups (preferably Dixie brand. What better for southern hospitality?)
  • Break the cups into pieces that are larger than most salamanders but a shade smaller than your average beagle turd.
  • Place the pieces into a jello mold container. Slowly add the gasoline. Allow time for the Styrofoam to dissolve. (Quoting bill cosby is recommended).
  • Acquire some phosphor matches.
  • Spread some fresh deer blood on your face. (No reason, just makes you look awesome).
  • Play your selection of choice from Hank Williams in the vicinity of the beast's lair (this will disorient him).
  • Light your mold 'o fun with a match and charge into the shack. Swearing is optional.
  • Chuck the flaming concoction on the unholy beast.
  • Leave quickly. Should it not succeed, the rage will cause the beast to overcome the disorientation from the music. Leave town, sell your kids and change your name (Idontkilldaspiders is not a recommended last name).
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Great sweetie, post the recipe for napalm on MacRumors, thanks love.

*New market place thread! Fiance for sale! Leaving due to embarrassment, maybe you can stand it!*
 
Don't burn the shed down (unless you really don't want the shed I guess).

You could take a water hose to it. I've used compressed air on spiders before that are in unreachable places. Works pretty well.
 
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